Tortilla Espanola and Pulpo Gallego are extremely delicious Spanish dishes. In Barangaroo, many Spanish restaurants serve these dishes. Both the dishes are easy to prepare. Some common ingredients are required to make these dishes. Here, we will briefly discuss how to prepare these dishes.

Tortilla Espanola

Undoubtedly, Tortilla Espanola is the most popular Spanish omelette. It is also called the national dish of Spain. This recipe is made of three common ingredients such as eggs, onions, and potatoes. It is very easy to prepare and served as a main dish or tapa.

Common Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• Ham Serrano
• Kosher salt
• 2 cups olive oil
• 700gm finely sliced Gold potatoes
• 350g properly chopped yellow onions

Preparation

Firstly, heat the olive oil in a big pan and then add finely chopped onions. Now, season with a certain amount of salt and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 2cups of olive oil over high heat and cook potatoes for 15 minutes. After that, whisk the eight eggs in a bowl and mix with roasted peppers, onions, Serrano ham, and previously cooked potatoes. Then, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the mixture into it. Cook it gently for 10 to 15 minutes. With the help of a spatula, press the edges of the tortilla. After cooking, warm and tasty Tortilla Espanola is ready to serve.

Pulpo Gallego

Pulpo Gallego is one of the traditional tapas of Spain. This grilled octopus dish is served in many tapas restaurants. It is originated in the northwestern region of Galicia. Spanish food is easy to make.

Common Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen octopus
• 1 parsley
• 1 sprig oregano
• 2 fully chopped green onions
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 crushed garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1tbsp paprika
• 1/4 tbsp cayenne
• Salt

Preparation

Firstly, you have to boil the octopus in a bowl for 2 minutes. Then add oregano, fennel fronds, bay leaves and green onions in another bowl. Now you have to cut the boiled octopus into several pieces and mix with them properly. After that, you have to heat the olive oil with medium heat and grill the octopus with paprika, garlic, and cayenne. You can add a certain amount of black pepper and salt. Now the dish is ready to serve. It can be served with lemon wedges.

If you want the taste of Spain in a traditional tapas restaurant then you will surely have to try these Spanish dishes. Another interesting fact is that you can easily prepare them at your home. So, make your lunch wonderful with these Spanish dishes.